Process Supervisor at De Beers Group

Job Description:

To supervise a team of 3 Treatment Plant Operators to sort, catalogue in LIMS, pack for transport and dispatch an estimated 25,000 boxes of laboratory residue samples. The samples are located in four storage sheds at the Kimberley Microdiamond Laboratory. The incumbent will largely operate independently from the KMDL.

Your role would involve:

Supervising a team by:

• Tracking team productivity and reporting same
• Managing team attendance
• Procuring packaging supplies and services as needed
• Collaborating with KMDL staff for logistics and technical support
• Resolving bottlenecks to ensure production proceeds smoothly by reporting them and seeking support from the Project Manager and/or KMDL management
• Contacting external suppliers for support and services to obtain quotes and discuss requirements. To be procured through De Beers supply chain

Sample handling:

• Unpacking of cardboard sample boxes and repacking of same into steel pails
• Cataloguing of samples and data entry to LIMS Sample Storage Module
• Separation of sample material from packaging for selected samples identified for disposal rather than relocation
• Loading of pails to stillages

This is a fixed-term contract and will come to conclusion once the project has been completed. This is estimated to be up to 30 months.

Qualifications:

Formal education:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 related qualification

Additional requirements:

• Intermediate computer literacy for LIMS operation
• Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite products
• Physical health: tasks will be labour intensive
• Successfully obtain a Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications’ verification, relevant psychometric assessments, and a clear security clearance

Role-specific knowledge:

• Demonstrated previous experience in managing a small team.
• Clear and accurate verbal and written English communication skills to manage a team independently and report progress to Project Management
• Logical, structured thinking with attention to detail
• Familiarity with De Beers consignment/sample numbering systems is an advantage

Closing Date: 10th, June 2022